After England's heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina, BBC Sport has launched a challenging new quiz that asks fans to name every nation that has knocked the Three Lions out of a men's World Cup.
Test Your Knowledge
The quiz focuses exclusively on knockout-stage losses, meaning the 1958 group-stage play-off defeat to the Soviet Union is not included. Across 12 painful eliminations, England have been sent packing by a variety of opponents—some expected, others less so.
Crafted by BBC Sport journalist Flora Snelson, the quiz arrives just as England's 2026 campaign ended in Atlanta, with Argentina coming from behind to win 2-1. That result marks the 12th time England have lost during the knockout phase of the tournament.
How to Play
The quiz is available now on the BBC Sport website. Fans simply type in the names of the teams they believe have beaten England in a World Cup knockout tie. For those wanting more brain-teasers, BBC Sport also offers a dedicated football quizzes page with regular updates.
England's World Cup Knockout Heartbreaks
From the hand of God to penalty shootout agony, England's knockout history is littered with iconic—and often agonising—exits. This latest loss to Argentina adds another chapter, with Thomas Tuchel's side falling just short of a first final since 1966.
Can you recall every team that has sent England home? Dive into the quiz and share your score.
